King, Iraqi president seek further economic cooperation

Shaheennews –

His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Thursday, held talks with Iraqi President Braham Saleh that focused on expanding economic cooperation between Amman and Baghdad in various fields including trade, investment, energy and transport.

In a one-on-one meeting followed by expanded talks at Basman Palace, His Majesty and President Saleh stressed the need to implement a number of joint economic projects, namely, Basra-Aqaba pipeline, rehabilitation of Baghdad to Amman Highway, and establishing a joint free industrial estate at the Jordanian-Iraqi border.

Intra-trade, exchange visits between officials and the private sector of both countries, were figured high during the talks between His Majesty and President Saleh.

The talks also covered the fight against terrorism, the Syrian crisis and enhancing the principles of tolerance among religions.

The talks were attended by senior officials from both sides.

His Majesty held a lunch banquet in honor of the Iraqi president and the accompanying delegation.